Our Educational Mission
Utilizing Juntendo's Clinical Expertise to Cultivate True Pharmacy Professionals
Juntendo University originated in 1838 as a medical school in Edo's Yagenbori district and has embraced "Jin" as its founding philosophy. "Jin" embodies compassion and empathy for others. For nearly two centuries, we have provided holistic education to
nurture individuals capable of practicing medicine, health, and welfare by understanding not only the physical but also the mental well-being of both the ailing and the healthy. In the Faculty of Pharmacy established at our university, we aim to closely
collaborate with other faculties such as the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Care and Nursing. Our goal is to train pharmacists capable of appropriately utilizing pharmaceuticals and health-functional materials for individuals in both illness
and health within the global community, as well as researchers who can develop such products in response to societal needs.
Practical Interprofessional Education Enabled by a Comprehensive Health University
Learning alongside future medical professionals, such as students from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Care and Nursing, who embody compassion and empathy, pharmacy students acquire the skills to fulfill their professional roles within
team-based healthcare. By understanding health and illness and systematically studying drug therapies suited to each condition, students experience diverse clinical settings and acquire advanced clinical practice capabilities.
Medical Pharmacy Research Based on Juntendo's Clinical Expertise
With faculty members possessing internationally top-level research capabilities, students gain a mindset for pharmaceutical research grounded in exceptional expertise. They can experience practical and sustained medical pharmacy research that bridges
basic research to clinical applications.
A New and Well-Equipped Urayasu-Hinode Campus
A new campus in the Urayasu district was established in April 2022, becoming the third faculty on the campus after the Faculty of Health Science and the Faculty of Health Data Science. By spring 2025, educational and research facilities, including a medicinal
plant garden, will be completed, providing a fulfilling campus life with enriched facilities.
Building Strong Foundations for Passing the National Exam with Guidance from Experienced Faculty
With seasoned faculty experienced in pharmaceutical education and well-versed in creating questions for the pharmacist national exam, the Faculty of Pharmacy, led by the Pharmaceutical Education Research Center, offers robust support tailored to each
student's level of understanding. Through meticulous guidance, we ensure students graduate within six years and pass the national exam on the first attempt.
Unified Curriculum for Practical Hospital Training
Aiming to develop clinical competencies, students gain experience in a wide range of clinical practice education, from advanced medical care, emergency medicine, geriatric care, mental health, and cancer treatment to community-integrated healthcare in
collaboration with local pharmacist associations. This education is facilitated by six university hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, each offering distinct functions in advanced healthcare.
Features of the Faculty of Pharmacy
Post-Graduation Career Development Made Possible by Juntendo University
Pharmacists are professionals who contribute to team-based healthcare as experts in medication. The Faculty of Pharmacy is preparing to offer a postgraduate education program for pharmacists, leveraging its graduate school to train highly capable clinical
pharmacists through a structured three-step program:
The Faculty of Pharmacy has established a Career Support Committee to provide comprehensive career education and job placement support. Dedicated faculty and staff collaborate to assist students with national examination preparation, career guidance, job placement support, employment counseling, internship programs, various career-related seminars, and outreach to potential employers. We also offer individualized consultations to address any concerns or difficulties students may have regarding their job search, providing tailored advice and guidance.
Students who complete the required graduation credits will qualify to take the national pharmacist examination. Upon passing, graduates can pursue careers at hospitals and medical facilities, including Juntendo University-affiliated hospitals, as well as in the healthcare industry. For those wishing to deepen their expertise in specific fields, advancing to graduate school is also an available option.
- Step 1: Becoming a generalist
- Step 2: Developing professionalism
- Step 3: Earning a doctorate and excelling as a faculty member
The Faculty of Pharmacy has established a Career Support Committee to provide comprehensive career education and job placement support. Dedicated faculty and staff collaborate to assist students with national examination preparation, career guidance, job placement support, employment counseling, internship programs, various career-related seminars, and outreach to potential employers. We also offer individualized consultations to address any concerns or difficulties students may have regarding their job search, providing tailored advice and guidance.
Students who complete the required graduation credits will qualify to take the national pharmacist examination. Upon passing, graduates can pursue careers at hospitals and medical facilities, including Juntendo University-affiliated hospitals, as well as in the healthcare industry. For those wishing to deepen their expertise in specific fields, advancing to graduate school is also an available option.